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Mistletoe Seeds Ready to Fire
Pictures: Courtesy of Cynthia Ross |

Mistletoe Seeds Ready to Fire
Above is the female fruit of the dwarf mistletoe, ready for explosive discharge. The plant is capable of shooting its seed like a missile 65 feet away.



Pictures: Courtesy of Cynthia Ross |

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